Chevrolet Malibu Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Ratings & Reviews

4 star

cwalter410 writes:

A keeper ^_^

Was looking for a V-8, but this V-6 performs well..... Not willing to give it up for a new SS for $20K more. The new SS is nice, but the 2007 CTS-V with the LS6 engine will run circles around it. Have driven both.

1 star

frieda_08 writes:

if there wasnt so much wrong with it,it would be a good car.

i like the space and color.over all review is if there wasnt so much things wrong with the car it would be a good car.id rate this car a 2 out of 10. the day my husband got this car i didnt like it..

2 star

ChevroletDriver615 writes:

Difficult

I liked the space but definitely not the problems I had immediately after purchasing it.

Pricing Trends

The average LemonFree listing price for a
Chevrolet Malibu in New York:

2013$20,284

2012$14,787

2011$14,686

2010$11,392

2009$11,584

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2014 Chevrolet Malibu

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Recall Notices

2016 Chevrolet Malibu (10/26/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V781000

Component Name: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured November 18, 2015, to June 7, 2016. The fabric of the side-impact air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

Defect: If the air bag tears during deployment, the air bag may not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 16079.

Defect: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. GM issued an interim notification to owners on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Defect: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. GM issued an interim notification to owners on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Defect: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. GM issued an interim notification to owners on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Defect: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. GM issued an interim notification to owners on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.